Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet Recon 48
The Cub Cadet Recon 48 is a zero-turn mower produced from 2008 to 2009 as part of the Recon Series by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 23 hp Kohler CV23 673cc 2-cylinder air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin gasoline engine, hydrostatic Kanzaki DUP-10 transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with power steering and two-post ROPS. The mower has a 48-inch mid-mount mower deck with 3 blades, adjustable cut height from 1 to 5 inches, and a fuel capacity of 10 gallons split into two 5-gallon tanks. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 44.5 inches, length of 74 inches, width of 59 inches, height of 40.5 inches, and weight of 995 lbs. It rides on 13x5-6 front and 23x9.5-12 rear lawn/turf tires. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground and 15 amp charging. The PTO is a mid PTO with independent electric clutch.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet Recon 48
Tires
| Lawn/turf rear | 23x9.5-12 |
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| Lawn/turf front | 13x5-6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft V-Twin |
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| Model | Kohler CV23 |
| Starter | electric |
| Fuel tank | 10 gal (Two 5-gallon tanks, 37.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.15x2.64 inches (80 x 67 mm) |
| Displacement | 673 cc (41.1 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 23 hp (17.2 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Dimensions
| Width | 59 inches (149 cm) |
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| Height | 40.5 inches (102 cm) |
| Length | 74 inches (187 cm) |
| Weight | 995 lbs (451 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 44.5 inches (113 cm) |
| Rear tread | 46.5 inches (118 cm) |
| Front tread | 40 inches (101 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post ROPS |
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| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | Power steering |
Production
| Type | Zero-turn mower |
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| Series | Recon Series |
| Years made | 2008 - 2009 |
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Attachments
| Cut height | 1 to 5 inch (2 to 12 cm) |
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| Cutting width | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| 48" Mower deck | mid-mount Cub Cadet, 3-blade |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Kanzaki DUP-10 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | Mid PTO |
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| Clutch | electric |
| Operation | independent |